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Sep122024 by News DeskNo Comments

iFarmer and VisionSpring Bangladesh to provide eyecare services to farmers

iFarmer and VisionSpring Bangladesh Limited have teamed up to provide eye care services to iFarmer registered farmers. Recently, the contract signing event was held at the Gulshan office of VisionSpring Bangladesh Limited. VisionSpring Bangladesh Limited works towards ensuring the income, education, safety, and well-being of Bangladeshis living at risk of poverty through eye care and eyewear services. From iFarmer, Fahad Ifaz, CEO; Reasat Hayder , Head of Input and Marketing; Shah Sultan Mohiuddin, Manager, Brand and Activation; and Mayesha Binte Mahbub, Assistant Manager, Marketing Investment and Digital Activation attended the signing ceremony. VisionSpring was represented by Misha Mahjabeen, Country Director; Umme Sauda, Program Manager; and Ashna Afroze, Resource Mobilization Lea...

Sep122024 by News DeskNo Comments

Entry Fee of Botanical Garden Reduced on Adviser’s Initiative

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Following directive from Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, the entry fee for the National Botanical Garden in Mirpur, Dhaka has been revised. The ministry issued a notification regarding this on Wednesday, September 11. The entry fee for individuals above 12 years has been reduced from 100 taka to 30 taka. For children under 12, the previous fee was 50 taka. Now, the fee for children aged 6-12 has been set at 15 taka, while children aged 0-5 can enter for free. For groups of up to 100 students from educational institutions, the entry fee has been set at 1,000 taka, and for groups of 101-200 students, it is 1,500 taka. Foreign tourists will be charged an entry fee of 500 taka or its equivalent US Dollars. Additionally, an annua...

Sep112024 by News DeskNo Comments

Bangladesh and China to Strengthen Cooperation on Water Management and Environmental Sustainability: Syeda Rizwana Hasan

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Water Resources and Environment Advisor Syeda Rizwana Hasan said China is committed to sharing expertise in water management, building a smart water conservancy system, and enhancing data sharing during floods. She also said China proposed to provide training in water conservancy and promote technical collaboration between the two countries. On Wednesday, a courtesy meeting was held between Yao Wen, the Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh, and Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor on Water Resources and Environment, Forest, and Climate Change. The meeting took place at the Bangladesh Secretariat, where discussions focused on enhancing collaboration between the two nations in water management and environmental sustainability. Environment Advisor said to further strengthen ties, the formation of a...

Sep102024 by News DeskNo Comments

Sustainability Summit 2024 Sparks Dialogue on Aligning Brands with SDGs in Bangladesh

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Bangladesh Innovation Conclave initiated the first ever AkijBashir Group Presents Sustainability Summit in Association with Intellier held at Le Méridien Dhaka on September 10, 2024. Organised by Bangladesh Brand Forum and Sustainable Brand Initiative, the summit aimed to bring together brands, industry leaders, and experts to discuss and exchange ideas on how to align brands & business practices with sustainability and inspire them to contribute to achieving SDG Goals for Bangladesh. The summit featured an engaging agenda comprising 01 Keynote Session, 02 Panel Discussions, 03 Insight Sessions and 01 Case Study. The event was graced by renowned industry leaders, experts, and panellists, who shared their thoughts and experiences on aligning brands with sustainable development goals...

Sep102024 by News DeskNo Comments

UNOPS to Collaborate with Bangladesh on Water Crisis in Chittagong Hill Tracts: Syeda Rizwana Hasan

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Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest, Climate Change, and Water Resources, announced that the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) will work on addressing the water crisis in the Chittagong Hill Tracts. The collaboration will explore ways to improve the lives of local communities by sharing knowledge and identifying opportunities. She made these remarks during a meeting with the Country Manager of UNOPS Bangladesh at her office. They discussed potential partnerships between UNOPS and the government to tackle climate change, forest conservation, and sustainable development. Rizwana Hasan highlighted the importance of sustainable infrastructure projects to minimize environmental harm while promoting economic growth. She also stressed the nee...

Sep92024 by News DeskNo Comments

Bangladesh Seeks US Assistance for Buriganga Cleanup and mapping its major polluting sources: Environment Advisor

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Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor on Environment, Forest, and Climate Change said Bangladesh need US assistance in cleaning the Buriganga River and mapping its major polluting sources. She also emphasized the importance of joint efforts in wildlife conservation to protect Bangladesh’s rich biodiversity. Environment Advisor said this while US High Commission Charge d'Affaires Helen Lafave met with her at her office in Bangladesh Secretariat on Monday. The Environment Advisor said our government is taking action-oriented steps, rather than merely developing action plans. We aim to make environmental governance more people-centric and involve students to raise awareness about pollution control. We are working to bridge the gap between public expectations and authorities’ actions. Charge d...

Sep72024 by News DeskNo Comments

IBFB calls for energy audit to restore good governance in energy sector

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International Business Forum of Bangladesh (IBFB) has called upon the interim government to rum independent audit to all projects and contracts in the power and energy sector for addressing irregularities. Experts while addressing the seminar the expert speakers welcomed the attempt to re-launch the public hearing to determine the price of electricity and energy products. BUET former Prof Tamim was guest of honour at the seminar titled 'Challenges in Reforms in Energy and Power Sector' at IBFB head office in capital’s Tejgaon on Wednesday. Dr Ijaj Hossain of BUET made keynote presentation while IBFB President Humayun Rashid made address of welcome. In address of welcome, Humayun Rashid said that IBFB has been advocating for interest of local business community as an apolitical platform ...

Sep52024 by News DeskNo Comments

iFarmer lands series A funding led by Razor Capital

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iFarmer, the largest agritech startup, received an investment from the emerging market-focused venture capital firm Razor Capital. This investment is part of Razor Capital’s Series A funding, which recognizes the importance of agritech sector in Bangladesh as a key sector to help farmers with financial inclusion and position iFarmer to become the largest network of agriculture value chain actors in Bangladesh. Through its latest investment into iFarmer, Razor Capital has doubled down on its commitment to Bangladesh. Oussama Glilah, Managing Partner of Razor Capital, who has access to extensive agriculture knowledge through his family-owned business, Fresh Del Monte (NYSE: FDP), has joined the board of directors of iFarmer as a full board member. He expressed, “At Razor Capital, we maintai...

Sep52024 by News DeskNo Comments

Water Resources Advisor Directed concerned to Finalize the Accurate Number of Rivers within 2 Months.

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Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministries of Water Resources and Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, has instructed the Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB), BIWTA, National River Conservation Commission, and Divisional Commissioners to finalize the accurate number of rivers in the country within the next two months. She mentioned that the jointly prepared list must be published on the website to allow public opinions and objections. Any objections must be addressed through hearings where necessary. She also directed the authorities to identify at least one river in each of the 64 districts and prepare a time-bound, cost-effective action plan within the next two months to evict illegal encroachments and later conduct coordinated operations for river eviction. The Environm...

Sep52024 by News DeskNo Comments

Over 90% of People in Feni and Noakhali Affected by Floods: Oxfam

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A rapid assessment by Oxfam in Bangladesh has uncovered the staggering impact of the recent floods in Feni and Noakhali, the hardest-hit districts. The assessment shows that over 90% of the population has been severely affected, with nearly all shelters submerged, 48% destroyed, and 100% of sanitation and water facilities rendered unusable. As floodwaters slowly recede, the full scale of the destruction is becoming increasingly apparent. With the loss of livelihoods, food insecurity is a growing concern, with 72% of affected families only able to eat twice a day, often insufficiently. The sanitation crisis is particularly dire, with open defecation becoming commonplace due to destroyed facilities, heightening the risk of waterborne diseases. Hosne Ara Begum, a 38-year-old Feni distri...